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lagana bread

Lagana Bread

Kenton & Jane
Lagana is made once a year for Clean Monday--the start of lent
Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Course Blog
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 -6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups bread flour plus extra for kneading
  • 2 teaspoons yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup Greek olive oil plus extra for coating
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Sesame seeds for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl add warm water, yeast, and sugar.
  • Mix contents well and let sit for 5 minutes to allow yeast to active
  • Add flour, olive oil, and salt, mix thoroughly. If the dough mixture is too wet or dry, add more flour or water accordingly.
  • Form dough and knead on floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
  • Coat bowl with olive oil, and place dough ball in bowl, cover with plastic wrap and let rise for at least 90 minutes, or until double in size.
  • Add some flour to a work surface, remove dough and knead for a few minutes.
  • Gently stretch dough out to make rectangle.
  • Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Press fingertips down all over dough to create small pockets.
  • Cover with paper towel and let rise again for 30 minutes.
  • Brush top of Lagana with olive oil and sprinkle sesame seeds over top.
  • Place in preheated over at 400F for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Remove and enjoy!